Hi all again

hillbillycat
hillbillycat Member Posts: 79
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I hope everyone has had a good christmas and a happy new year.
I have a question.Has anyone ever had a bone on the middle of the spine to swell and ach like a tooth ache? I thought I pulled something in my back because it feels better now just tender.I went to the normal dr, today and he wants a bone scan done.He says it is better to catsch something fast than wait and see. I have the meaning it is arthritis but he wants it checked. The bad thing is that I hate to go to do tests and money problems start again, I haven`t went back to my oncologist but one time when I finished radiation. I filed bankrupsy after that >>>medical bills 99000.Now I am afraid to go to the dr.I only went today because I wanted some antidepressants..... Shirl

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  • Idalia
    Idalia Member Posts: 76
    #2
    Do what the doctor tells you, Shirl. No one likes to do medical tests, but doctors can't treat you if they don't know what is wrong. Except for a shot, bone scans aren't painful. Tell them about your financial situation and see what they suggest. There has to be a way to pay for your treatment. Do whatever you have to, even if you have to accept help. Good luck!
  • hillbillycat
    hillbillycat Member Posts: 79
    #3
    Idalia said:

    Do what the doctor tells you, Shirl. No one likes to do medical tests, but doctors can't treat you if they don't know what is wrong. Except for a shot, bone scans aren't painful. Tell them about your financial situation and see what they suggest. There has to be a way to pay for your treatment. Do whatever you have to, even if you have to accept help. Good luck!

    Thanks Idalia, I have a different insurance now ,I just have to pay 500 for the deductable and then 20% but I went and took the bone scan yesterday. They said my results will be ready today. I hope and pray that all is fine.Thanks for answering...Shirl
  • rutaf
    rutaf Member Posts: 23
    #4
    Definitely check with your doctor's office, cancer center, and hospital to see if there is any funding for which you may qualify.

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